Fitness
12 Days of FITMAS!
Christmas is right around the corner which means it is time for our 12 Days of FITMAS!Beginning on December 12th, follow along as we make sure to stay healthy and fit this holiday season to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas. You can follow along here on the blog or like our page […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #24 Foam Rollers
My Grid foam roller is one of my best friends. We have a love/hate relationship, most of the time. Foam rolling is a form of self myofascial release (SMR). Basically, it’s like self massage. The foam roller is just one tool that can be used for SMR. There are many types of foam rollers on […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #22 Pushups
Pushups are a staple in body weight training. They can be done anywhere, anytime, and require the whole body to fire. There are many variations of pushups, so once you have mastered proper form on the basic pushup, you can mix things up and add in additional movements and equipment such as clapping, knee lift […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition # 21 Dumbbells
Who doesn’t love dumbbells?! They are so versatile, you can do just about anything with them! Some of the main benefits of using dumbbells are: You can do both bilateral and unilateral exercises Multiple muscles are required to activate in order to perform an exercise with a dumbbell, specifically stabilizer muscles Dumbbells don’t allow […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #19 Pull-Ups
Pull-Ups are one of my favorite exercises for the back. For most of us, they are one of the most challenging exercises to master. The primary muscles being targeted are the latissimus dorsi (“lats”), literally meaning, the broadest muscle of the back. Pull-ups can be performed a number of different ways. You can change your […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #15 Deadlift
The deadlift is by far one of my favorite exercise. In a world where we sit for long periods of time, hunch over, and focus more on flexion (of the hip), the deadlift allows us to extend the hip and focus on the posterior portion of our body. Typically done with a barbell (not pictured), […]